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  • Page 1 Network Attached Storage TeraStation III iSCSI User Manual TS-IXL TS-RIXL www.buffalotech.com 35011188 ver.03...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ..................3 iSCSI ..................................3 Network Structure ............................4 Install the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator ..................5 Setup ..................................6 Adding multiple TeraStations ........................6 Chapter 2 Using the iSCSI Hard Disk Connection Tool ........7 iSCSI Hard Disk Connection Tool ......................7 Disconnecting and Removing TeraStation ...................9 Reconnect a TeraStation ..........................11 Mutual Authentication ..........................12...
  • Page 3 Chapter 6 Access Restrictions ................26 Configuring Access Restrictions for the TeraStation ................26 Configuring Access Restrictions for Individual Volumes ..............27 Chapter 7 Managing your TeraStation .............. 28 Name, Date and Time ...........................28 RAID Scanning ..............................30 Email Notification ............................31 UPS Settings ..............................33 Beep Alerts ...............................34 Display Settings ..............................34 Changing the Admin Username and Password ..................35...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction iSCSI iSCSI Compatible Hard Drive iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface) is a standard to transmit data on an Ethernet network by encapsulating SCSI commands in TCP/IP protocol. Connecting Ethernet cabling as iSCSI, it is recognized as a local drive by computers or servers.

  • Page 5: Network Structure

    Differences between NAS and iSCSI iSCSI A server creates shared folders on the iSCSI drive, and a Servers and computers directly access shared folders on a computer accesses shared folders on the server. NAS. • Can be used as a local drive from Windows Server and •...

  • Page 6: Install The Microsoft Iscsi Software Initiator

    Install the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 Server Install the "Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator" first. Before using iSCSI equipment with Windows XP, 2000, Server 2003, or 2000 Server, download and install the "Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator". 1.

  • Page 7: Setup

    Setup Notes: • If there is a DHCP server in the network, the TeraStation will get an IP address from it automatically. • Running the TeraNavigator software will automatically assign an unused IP address to a TeraStation. • TeraNavigator can automatically configure only one unit at a time. To reconfigure a TeraStation with TeraNavigator after its initial installation, initialize the TeraStation first.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Using The Iscsi Hard Disk Connection Tool

    When you set up the TeraStation with TeraNavigator, the iSCSI Hard Disk Connection Tool was installed. You will use this tool to connect to the TeraStation. To launch: Click [Start] - [All Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [iSCSI Hard Disk Connection Tool] - [iSCSI Hard Disk Connection Tool]. Name Descriptions Target product Select a TeraStation from the drop-down list.
  • Page 9 Current status Displays Current status of the selected volume. • [Disconnected]: Volume is disconnected. • [Connected]: Volume is connected. • [Connected to another PC]: Volume is connected to other computer. Displays other computer's IP address. * You must register TeraStation as an iSCSI hard drive at [Target product] to display it. User authorization Displays user authentication for the specified volume.

  • Page 10: Disconnecting And Removing Terastation

    To remove an iSCSI TeraStation, disconnect any connected volumes first and then unregister the TeraStation. Click [Start] - [All Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [iSCSI Hard Disk Connection Tool] - [iSCSI Hard Disk Connection Tool]. The iSCSI Hard Disk Connection Tool will launch.
  • Page 11 1 Select the TeraStation to remove from [Target product] 2 Click [Remove the registered iSCSI Hard Disk.]. Note: If a TeraStation is connected to multiple computers, unregister it from each computer. You can now power down the TeraStation and unplug its cables. Note: If you disconnect a TeraStation without unregistering it or changing its IP address, it will take a long time to search since the registration information is still in your computer.

  • Page 12: Reconnect A Terastation

    Connect the TeraStation and power it on. Click [Start] - [All Programs] - [BUFFALO]-[iSCSI Hard Disk Connection Tool] - [iSCSI Hard Disk Connection Tool] to open the iSCSI Hard Disk Connection Tool. 1 Select the TeraStation from [Target product].

  • Page 13: Mutual Authentication

    Mutual Authentication The iSCSI TeraStation supports mutual authentication for security. Mutual authentication lets a computer only recognize a TeraStation when the mutual password set on each volume and the mutual authentication password match. To configure mutual authentication, turn to page 26. Mutual Authentication password set to the TeraStation (Entire system): In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Basic] - [Security] - [Access Control (Whole System)].

  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Web Admin Interface

    Web Admin interface To configure your TeraStation, use the Web Admin interface. Click [Start] - [All Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [iSCSI Hard Disk Connection Tool] - [iSCSI Hard Disk Connection Tool]. The iSCSI Hard Disk Connection Tool will launch. If 2 or more TeraStations are connected, select the one to configure. Write down the TeraStation’s IP Address.

  • Page 15: Chapter 4 Using Logical Volume Manager (Lvm)

    Chapter 4 Using Logical Volume Manager (LVM) Enable/Disable Logical Volume Manager (LVM) Logical Volume Manager (LVM) is disabled by default. Enabling LVM will allow you to divide volumes and extend capacity, but will degrade access speeds. Note: Changing the operation mode of a disk or array (such as enabling LVM) will delete all volumes and data from the disk or array.

  • Page 16: Create Volume

    Create Volume By default, the TeraStation is configured with a single volume using all available space on the TeraStation. If you delete the factory volume, you may create up to 32 volumes from the resulting space. Different volumes can be connected to different computers, but each volume can only be connected to a single computer.

  • Page 17: Extending Volumes

    Extending Volumes Volume space can be extended after you create the volume. Notes: • Extending the volume may delete all data on the volume with some file systems. Before extending the volume, back up any important data on the volume. •...

  • Page 18: Chapter 5 Changing Raid Modes

    Chapter 5 Changing RAID Modes Out of the box, your TeraStation is configured with all four hard drives in a RAID 5 array. Many other RAID array modes are available. Notes: • All data on your drive will be deleted if you change the RAID mode. Back up any important data before changing RAID modes.
  • Page 19 • RAID 0 mode Combines 4 drives into one fast array. The full capacity of all drives combined is available for use. RAID 0 is fast and efficient, but includes no parity or redundancy. If any drive is damaged, all data on the array is lost. •...

  • Page 20: Using Normal Mode

    Using Normal mode In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Basic] - [Storage] - [RAID Array]. Choose the array to change. Click [Delete RAID Array]. This will take several seconds, and the front panel display will show “RAID ARRAY x Cre- ating”.

  • Page 21: Using Raid 5 Mode (4 Hard Drives)

    Using RAID 5 mode (4 hard drives) Note: This is the default configuration. Delete any preexisting array as described in “Using Normal mode” on page 19. In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Basic] - [Storage] - [RAID Array]. Choose the array you want to configure. Select all 4 hard disks.

  • Page 22: Using Raid 5 Mode (3 Hard Drives)

    Using RAID 5 mode (3 hard drives) Delete any preexisting array as described in “Using Normal mode” on page 19. In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Basic] - [Storage] - [RAID Array]. Choose the array you want to configure. Select 3 hard disks.

  • Page 23: Using Raid 10 Mode

    Using RAID 10 mode Delete any preexisting array as described in “Using Normal mode” on page 19. In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Basic] - [Storage] - [RAID Array]. Choose the array you want to configure. Select all four hard drives. 1 Select [RAID 10].

  • Page 24: Using Raid 1 Mode

    Using RAID 1 mode Delete any preexisting array as described in “Using Normal mode” on page 19. In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Basic] - [Storage] - [RAID Array]. Choose the array you want to configure. Select disk 1 and disk 2, or disk 3 and disk 4. 1 Select [RAID 1].

  • Page 25: Using Raid 0 Mode

    Using RAID 0 mode Delete any preexisting array as described in “Using Normal mode” on page 19. In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Basic] - [Storage] - [RAID Array]. Choose the array you want to configure. Select all 4 hard drives. 1 Select [RAID 0].

  • Page 26: Configuring A Hot Spare

    Configuring a Hot Spare A hot spare will automatically replace a failed drive in a RAID array. You must have an extra drive to configure a hot spare, so it is only usable with a RAID 5 array of 3 drives or a RAID 1 array. Configure a hot spare as follows. Note: When you change a drive from normal mode to a hot spare, or from a hot spare back to normal mode, all data on the drive is lost.

  • Page 27: Chapter 6 Access Restrictions

    Chapter 6 Access Restrictions You may configure access restrictions for the TeraStation, or for individual volumes on it. When access restrictions are set, a username and password are required to connect to the TeraStation with the iSCSI Hard Disk Connection Tool. Configuring Access Restrictions for the TeraStation Turn off [iSCSI Service] on the left side of the Web Admin interface.

  • Page 28: Configuring Access Restrictions For Individual Volumes

    Configuring Access Restrictions for Individual Volumes Turn off [iSCSI Service] on the left side of the Web Admin interface. Navigate to [iSCSI Volumes] - [iSCSI Volumes]. Select the volume that you want to set access restrictions for. To restrict access by user names and passwords, enable [Access Control], and enter [Username] and [Password].

  • Page 29: Chapter 7 Managing Your Terastation

    Chapter 7 Managing your TeraStation Name, Date and Time Turn off [iSCSI Service] on the left side of the Web Admin interface. 1 Navigate to [Basic] - [Settings] - [Name]. 2 Click [Modify Settings]. 1 Enter [TeraStation Name]. This will identify it on the network. 2 Click [Save].
  • Page 30 • The default NTP Server (ntp.jst.mfeed.ad.jp) belongs to Internet Multi Feed Inc. For more information, please visit www.jst.mfeed.ad.jp. • Use NTP at your own risk. Buffalo Technology is not responsible for any loss or damage caused by using of this service, stopping the service, or missing service.

  • Page 31: Raid Scanning

    RAID Scanning A RAID scan tests your RAID array for errors. If errors are found, they are fixed automatically if possible. If you are using a RAID array, regular RAID scans are recommended. Configure a schedule for RAID scans as below. 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Basic] - [Storage] - [RAID Scanning].

  • Page 32: Email Notification

    Email Notification You can choose to send status report emails from the TeraStation to a specified email address. Emails are normally send when TeraStation settings are changed or an error occurs. Status emails contain the following: • Sends the status of hard drives at specified time •...
  • Page 33 9 Select the conditions to send. • [HDD Status Report] Sends the condition of the hard drives at specified time. • [Fan Failure] Sends when the fan error is recognized. • [Disk Error] Sends when the hard drive error is recognized. •...

  • Page 34: Ups Settings

    Your UPS is now configured. Notes: • Consult Buffalo Technology’s website (www.buffalotech.com) for compatible UPS units. • After the TeraStation has automatically shut down because of a power outage, do not turn the TeraStation on again until normal power is restored. If you do, the TeraStation will run on the UPS’s battery, and will not shut down automatically a second time, even if its battery is running low.

  • Page 35: Beep Alerts

    Beep Alerts The TeraStation can beep when errors occurs. Select the events that cause the TeraStation to beep as below. In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Maintenance] - [Maintenance] - [Alert Sound Settings] Click [Modify Settings]. 1 Select the conditions to beep the alert from [Overheating], [Disk Error], [Fan Error], or [UPS power Error].

  • Page 36: Changing The Admin Username And Password

    Changing the Admin Username and Password The admin account is used to access the Web Admin interface and change the TeraStation’s settings. By default, the admin username is [admin] and the password is [password]. You may change them as shown below. 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Basic] - [Security] - [Administrator Settings] .

  • Page 37: Formatting Drives

    You may format any or all drives on the TeraStation as described below. After a format, you must create a partition and format it from within your operating system. A link to [Disk Management] on Windows is available from within Buffalo’s iSCSI Hard Disk Connection Tool.

  • Page 38: Encrypting Drives

    Encrypting Drives If [Encryption] is check when a drive is formatted, the drive will be encrypted with 128 bit AES encryption. The data on the drive will only be readable when the drive is attached to your TeraStation. It will not be readable from other devices. To unencrypt the hard drive, uncheck [Encryption] and format the drive again.

  • Page 39: Erasing All Data

    Erasing All Data Data on the hard drive is not completely erased by just deleting it, or even formatting the drive. It could theoretically be recovered. To completely wipe all data from the drive and replace it with zeros, follow the steps below. In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Maintenance] - [Restore/Erase] - [Erase].

  • Page 40: Initializing Settings

    Initializing Settings Reset Button To reset the TeraStation’s settings to factory defaults, use the key (included) to open the front cover. While the TeraStation is running and the power LED is lit, hold in the button to initialize the TeraStation. Hold down the reset button until it beeps (about 5 seconds).
  • Page 41 Initialization from the Web Admin interface You can also initialize the TeraStation from the Web Admin interface. The following settings are reset to their factory defaults: TeraStation Name, NTP Settings, RAID Scanning, Upon restore, Email Notification Settings, UPS Settings, Administrator Settings, Network Settings (IP Address, Subnet Mask, etc.), Alerts Sound Settings, Front Panel Settings, RAID Array Failure Settings, Management Information, Language Settings, Syslog 1 In the Web Admin interface, navigate to [Maintenance] - [Restore/Erase] -...

  • Page 42: Changing The Ip Address

    Turn off [iSCSI Service] on the left side of the Web Admin interface. Click [Start] - [All Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [iSCSI Hard Disk Connection Tool] - [iSCSI Hard Disk Connection Tool]. The iSCSI Hard Disk Connection Tool will launch.

  • Page 43: Jumbo Frame

    Jumbo Frame If all of your network devices support Jumbo Frame, enabling them can make your network faster. To configure Jumbo Frame on the TeraStation, navigate to [Basic] - [Network] - [Ethernet Frame Size] in the Web Admin interface. Click [Modify Settings], and change the Ethernet frame size to one of Jumbo Frame settings: 4120, 7422, or 9694 bytes.

  • Page 44: Port Trunking

    Port Trunking Port trunking (link aggregation) allows you to connect the TeraStation to two Ethernet ports for increased speed and reliability. Your hub or switch must support IEEE 802.1AX-2008 to use port trunking. Turn to the next page for instruc- tions on configuring port trunking on the TeraStation.
  • Page 45 Configuring port trunking on the TeraStation: Connect TeraStation’s LAN port 1 to a LAN port on your switch. If you’ve configured a port on the switch for port trunking, use that one. Do not connect the TeraStation’s LAN port 2 yet. Turn off [iSCSI Service] on the left side of the Web Admin interface.

  • Page 46: Chapter 8 List Of Settings In The Web Admin Interface

    Chapter 8 List of Settings in the Web Admin interface The following options can be set from the Web Admin interface . Common Items (left side of the screen) Common Items (Displayed on the left side of the screen) Click [OFF] to stop the iSCSI service; [ON] to start it. Always stop the iSCSI service before creating iSCSI Service or extending volumes.
  • Page 47 Volume Name Enter a name of the volume. * You can enter up to 12bytes(UTF-8). Do not use multi-byte characters. * Alphanumeric characters, and -(hyphen) may be used. * Do not use a number or symbol as the first character. Volume Description Enter a description for the volume.

  • Page 48: Basic

    Basic Settings TeraStation Name Enter a name to identify the TeraStation on the network. Name * You can enter up to 15 bytes(UTF-8). Do not use multi-byte characters. Click [Modify Settings] to * Alphanumeric characters, and -(hyphen) may be used. change settings.
  • Page 49 Network DHCP If a DHCP server is available, enable DHCP to assign IP addresses IP Address Settings automatically. Click [Modify Settings] to Primary IP Address If not using DHCP, enter an IP address manually. change settings. Subnet Mask Set a subnet mask. *The LAN cable connected to Default Gateway Address Specify the IP address if the default gateway if it exists.
  • Page 50 Security Username You may change the admin account’s username. * You can enter up to 20 bytes(UTF-8). Do not use multi-byte characters. * Alphanumeric characters, and -(hyphen) may be used. * Do not use a symbol as the first character. Administrator Settings Password Change the admin password.
  • Page 51 Storage Format Disk Formatting a drive or array will erase all volumes on the drive or array. After formatting a disk from the Web Admin interface, you must allocate a partition and format it before it is usable. Use [Disk Management] on Windows to allocate a partition and format it. Checking [Encryption] before formatting encrypts the drive or array with 128 bit AES encryption.
  • Page 52 RAID Scanning A RAID scan read checks all sectors in the data area of drives in an array. If a bad sector error is found during the scan, it is repaired automatically. Note that some kinds of errors are repaired automatically by the array even without a RAID scan. Status Descriptions repair possible...

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Notification Select whether using Email notification feature or not. SMTP Server Address Enter mail server address in [SMTP Server Address] field. SMTP Port No. Enter [SMTP Port No.]. If this is left blank, the standard port number (25) is used. If [Authentication Type] is set to [Disabled] or [POP before SMTP], then port 25 is used regardless of the number entered in this field.
  • Page 54 Alert Sound Settings Alert Sound Settings Beep alerts can be triggered by the following conditions : [Overheating], [Disk Error], [Fan Error], and [UPS power Error]. Click [Modify Settings] to change settings. Display Select items to display on LCD display at the front of the TeraStation from [Host IP], [Disk Mode], and [Time].

  • Page 55: Status

    Restore/Erase Restore TeraStation Click [Restore TeraStation] to initialize the following settings: TeraStation Name, NTP Settings, RAID Scanning, Upon restore, Email Notification Settings, UPS Settings, Administrator Settings, Network Settings (IP Address, Subnet Mask, etc.), Alert Sound Settings, Front Panel Settings, RAID Array Failure Settings, Management Information, Languages Settings, Syslog Restore Factory Defaults You may choose to not initialize the admin username and password when other...

  • Page 56: Appendix

    Appendix Default Settings The following settings are factory defaults for the TeraStation. Username admin Password password DHCP Client Normally, the TeraStation will get its IP address automatically from a DHCP server on the network. If no DHCP server is available, then an IP address will be assigned as follows: IP Address: 169.254.abc.abc (abc is assigned randomly when booting the TeraStation).

  • Page 57: Main Lcd

    Main LCD The main LCD display on the front of the TeraStation displays information about the status and operation of the TeraStation. Below is a guide to the meanings of various displayed information. Normal Display Press the Display button to cycle through the various displays available. You may configure the display settings in the Web Admin interface from [Maintenance] - [Maintenance] - [Front Panel Settings].
  • Page 58 Status Displays the current status when changing the settings or formatting drives. Display Meaning HDx Warning The bad sectors in the Xth hard drive are serious. Replace the Xth hard drive. Bad Sectors OperationMode I12 The RAID array is running in degraded mode. DEGRADE MODE RAID Formatting the Xth RAID array.
  • Page 59 Hard disks are not found. If the drives are installed but this message appears, ALL HD Not Found contact Buffalo’s tech support for assistance. Power outage. The TeraStation is running on UPS battery power and will be shut Dependent Mode down safely.

  • Page 60: Firmware Updates

    Firmware Updates Visit Buffalo's web site (www.buffalotech.com) for the latest firmware updates for your TeraStation. Download the update to your Windows desktop and run the update by double-clicking on it. It will detect TeraStations on your network and give you the option of updating their firmware.

  • Page 61: Glossary

    Glossary Degraded Mode iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface) When errors occur in a RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 array A communication protocol that allows SCSI device because of a failing drive, the array enters degraded communication over a gigabit Ethernet network. mode to limit data loss.
  • Page 62 TCP protocol (data separation and error detection) and the IP protocol (providing a receiver and sender IP address). UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) An Uninterruptible Power Supply contains a battery for backup, and can run devices for a few minutes when utility power is not available so that the devices can be shut down safely.

  • Page 63: Backup

    Back up your data! Even the most reliable NAS device may lose data from a sudden drop or just the passage of years. Your data should always be backed up to another location. Buffalo external hard drives like the DriveStation series make it simple to back up your data.

  • Page 64: Compliance Information

    Compliance Information FCC Warning NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial envi- ronment.
  • Page 65 기종별 사 용 자 안 내 문 A 급 기기 이 기기는 업무용 (A 급 ) 전자파적합기기로서 판 ( 업무용 정보통신기기 ) 매자 또는 사용자는 이 점을 주의하시기 바라 며 , 가정외의 지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적으 로 합니다 . BSMI 警告使用者...

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